The UK monarch shares a close bond with his grandchildren and has one hidden skill when it comes to reading books that ...

Emperor Naruhito entered his fifth year of being on the throne on May 1 with almost all his public duties returning to in-person appearances as the COVID-19 pandemic winds down. He is exploring ...

Critics argue that the UN panel’s call undermines Japan’s national identity, sparking a fierce debate on gender equality and ...

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attended the Emperor's Prize autumn race in Fuchu on the outskirts of the capital, marking the first time in 11 years for an emperor to make an appearance at ...

Hello Kitty is now 50. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-­headed, bow-wearing character’s fictional birthday has ...

Hello Kitty is now 50 years old. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character’s fictional ...

Christopher Patten, Hong Kong's last British colonial governor who oversaw its handover to Chinese rule in 1997, is among the ...

Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko will visit Turkey in early December, the Japanese government said, as the two countries mark this year the 100th anniversary of establishing diplomatic ...

The Japanese government has rejected the UN's recommendation to permit women in the imperial line of succession.

The couple plan to reside in New York. Mako is the eldest daughter of Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko and the niece of Emperor Naruhito. Mako was obliged under the law governing ...

The Imperial Household Agency, a government agency in charge of the family’s affairs, posted 60 photos and five videos showing Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako’s public appearances over ...